Thank you for your interest in the volunteer program at Harris Health! Please complete the application fully to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
**NOTE**
This application is open for placements at LBJ Hospital, Ben Taub Hospital, The Outpatient Center at LBJ, Ben Taub Tower Specialty Clinics, and the Virtual Volunteer Program.
Due to the high volume of interest in our Ambulatory Care Services program, all volunteer positions are currently filled. Please check back on May 5, 2025 for any updates regarding openings in this area. Please feel free to explore other opportunities in our system by visiting https://www.harrishealth.org/give-hh/volunteer/Pages/volunteer-opportunities.aspx.
There are currently two types of placements, with two separate onboarding processes. Please review the requirements below, and indicate your interest in being considered for one or both types of placements.
Patient Contact Volunteer - In-person volunteering at a Harris Health facility
1) Some online training required
2) All volunteer service, medical clearance appointments, and badging appointments will take place in person
3) Full medical clearance:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) - Two MMR doses or laboratory evidence of immunity (such as a titer) are required.
Varicella (chicken pox) - Two VARICELLA doses, laboratory evidence of immunity (such as a titer), or doctor's note certifying medical
diagnosis of history of varicella disease are required. Shingles vaccines do not meet this requirement.
Pertussis (tdap) - One dose is required every ten (10) years.
Tuberculosis Titer - this blood test will be provided at no cost through Harris Health Occupational Health Services.
Influenza - One dose is required annually September - March. Occupational Health Services provides flu shots free of charge during the flu
season.
Virtual Only Volunteer - all volunteer service conducted virtually
1) All training conducted online
2) Must have very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, database, using apps on smart phone, etc.
3) Must have laptop/computer that meets tech specs, a smart phone, and reliable internet access to work in these roles.
If you do not meet the requirements for a program, please consider another option. Contact Volunteer Services with any questions you have regarding requirements.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Harris Health!
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